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Texas-based internal medicine specialist Dr Gary Tigges, who came under fire for saying female colleagues 'don't work as hard,' has stepped down from his leadership roles

A Texas physician who was in hot water this month after he provided a sexist survey response about the gender pay gap for the Dallas Medical Journal has resigned from his leadership roles at the hospital. 

Plano-based internal medicine specialist Dr Gary Tigges took part in a survey for the newspaper, which asked 7,500 physicians whether they believed the gender gap existed in their medical profession.

Tigges shared a rather abrasive response, which had been featured in the September issue of the journal titled 'Women in Medicine.'

The physician wrote: 'Yes, there is a pay gap. Female physicians do not work as hard and do not see as many patients as male physicians. 

'This is because they choose to, or they simply don't don't want to be rushed, or they don't want to work the long hours. Most of the time, their priority is something else... family, social, whatever.'

He concluded in the response: 'Nothing needs to be "done" about this unless female physicians actually want to work harder and put in the hours. If not, they should be paid less. That is fair.'

In a new statement, a Texas Health Plano spokesman said Tigges stepped down from his roles on the medical board executive committee and credentialing committee, which he served as the chair.

Plano president Josh Floren announced Tigges' resignation in a written statement to hospital employees.

Floren said: 'This past weekend we learned of comments that Dr. Gary Tigges made to the Dallas Medical Journal regarding physician pay inequities between the genders, which spread quickly on social media.

'His remarks were and remain extremely divisive and have caused a great deal of hurt and concern among the medical staff, the Dallas-Fort Worth medical community and the entire country.' 

He concluded that the remarks 'do not reflect the opinion or values of Texas Health Resources or Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano.'

After his sexist comment was published, Tigges quickly regretted his words after he received furious responses in return from female colleagues as well as readers of the journal.

Several female medical professionals shared their disappointment on social media.

Tigges shared a rather abrasive response in the September issue of the journal titled 'Women in Medicine'

The comment was part of a survey from the journal asking physicians about the gender pay gap

Texas Health Plano president Josh Floren announced Tigges' resignation from the leadership roles at the hospital (pictured above) in a written statement to employees

Nathalie Martinek wrote on Twitter: 'Data and evidence would be really great to include in your assessment and productivity of #womeninmedicine. Stop talking sh*t Gary!'

Andi Murphy agreed that the gender pay gap exists, but contradicted Tigges' statement suggesting women are less productive in the workplace.

'My last hospitalist job was paid per shift with WRVU goals and commensurate bonuses. My productivity numbers were consistently at the top of the entire group,' Murphy wrote.

'I found out six years in my per shift rate was 30% less than all of my male colleagues, including new grads.'

Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez added: 'I'm so upset at @DallasCMS for publishing this. I whole-heartedly encourage them and @texmed to do a big article highlighting #WomenInMedicine & I would be happy to assist.'

Several female doctors shared their two cents about the controversial topic on social media

Tigges published an apology at the top of his Plano Internal Medicine bio after he was chastised for the comments.

The statement said: 'I have heard from several trusted female physician colleagues who disagree with and are deeply hurt and offended by the comments I made to the Dallas Medical Journal regarding pay equity among female and male physicians.

'I want to thank them for reaching out to me and sharing their concerns. I now understand more clearly how intricate this issue is and that there are ways we can work together to resolve these disparities.

'I have worked closely with numerous female physicians for nearly three decades and have witnessed nothing but compassion, diligence and professionalism.'

He concluded: 'I sincerely apologize to all female physicians for my comments and the pain they have caused.

'I also need to apologize to my partners and the staff at Plano Internal Medicine Associates, where we have an open and supportive work environment and where we do not tolerate discrimination based on gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or religion.' 

Tigges began a private practice at Presbyterian Hospital of Plano back in 1995 and founded Plano Internal Medicine the following year, his bio states.

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